ARL Paws Over Pittsburgh

This year’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon theme is LET THE GAMES BEGIN.

Encouragement, Motivation, and Rewards are what you will receive by joining the Animal Rescue League’s marathon team, Paws Over Pittsburgh. As a Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon award-winning partner charity, Paws Over Pittsburgh consistently attracts the most runners of any organization in the charity program. That’s not a coincidence. Our new and repeat runners realize that we’ve got their backs! We help with training and fundraising and we’re always open to new ideas. It’s why Paws Over Pittsburgh won Outstanding Performance of Race Participants and Outstanding Fundraising Performance Organization awards in the 2014 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.

By running for their rescue, you’ll be helping the only local shelter that takes in and cares for both wild and domestic animals! Funds raised make a direct difference by helping to provide shelter, medical care, and love for thousands of animal in need!

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC), with facilities in Squirrel Hill and the South Hills, is a proud training partner with the Animal Rescue League for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.

About ARL

The Animal Rescue League's Open Door Policy: We take in any animal in need of a home. Did you know that very few animal shelters in Western Pennsylvania accept all domestic animals, regardless of age, health, or temperament? "Open Door" means that every animal finds shelter here, every day. For generations, the community has relied on us as a resource for adoption, foster homes, veterinary care, behavioral training and animal welfare advocacy.